In this blog post I have pulled together my favorite pumpkin activities for first grade! But even though I say first grade, these pumpkin activities can be used for young children of all ages!
Ahhh…the fall! This is the time of year for pumpkin spice lattes, trips to the pumpkin patch, pumpkin pie, and of course finding the best pumpkin activities. There’s something exciting about the fall, and a great way to enjoy it with your “little pumpkins” is by doing some fun activities together!
Whether you’re looking for hands-on activities, lesson plans for your homeschool, or just things to do that have a pumpkin theme – you’ll find everything right here!
Your kids will love doing these fun pumpkin activities this fall season! So make sure to save this post so you can come back to it when you need some more pumpkin inspiration!
>>You may also enjoy: The Ultimate List Of Fun Christmas Homeschool Activities
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins
Baking is such a fun way to spend time with your kids! Not only do they enjoy it, but it teaches them so many skills! This recipe for Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins is sure to be a winner!
Pumpkin Halloween Sugar Cookies
These Pumpkin Halloween Sugar Cookies will be so much fun for your kids to decorate! Grab some fall colored icing, and let your kids work on their fine motor skills by creating little works of art on each cookie!
Life Cycle Of A pumpkin (Free Printable)
If you homeschool like we do, this activity all about the pumpkin life cycle is a great addition to your fall lesson plans! Even if you don’t homeschool, this fun activity that teaches the parts of a pumpkin and how it grows from seed makes a great family activity.
Paper Plate Pumpkin Craft (Free Printable Template)
This pumpkin craft is absolutely adorable! Follow this step by step tutorial to make paper plate pumpkin pails for putting all sorts of treats and goodies in!
Stamped Pumpkin Bunting
Here is another easy pumpkin project for you and your kids to make together! It adds a beautiful homemade twist to your Halloween or fall decoration. It can also be used as a learning element for your kids who are learning to spell! You can customize this to add any fall themed sight words you want, and even make more than one!
Fun Quilled Pumpkin Craft
This fun quilled pumpkin craft for kids will work on fine motor skills while creating an adorable Halloween Jack-O-Lantern! Plus, it’s much less messy than the real thing!
Pumpkin Seed Place Value
If you have some real pumpkins hanging around then you have access to a large number of seeds! This pumpkin seed place value using real pumpkin seeds is fantastic for little learners because it’s very hands on. Incorporate some pumpkin math into your child’s math lesson with this great activity!
Three Easy No Carve Pumpkin Ideas
These easy no-carve pumpkin ideas for kids are perfect for adding a little non-carve, non-spooky fun to your Halloween pumpkins! I absolutely love these no-carve creations and am definitely doing them with my kids this year! This craft idea is a fantastic way for your kids to use their imaginations and simply have fun creating!
Pumpkin Magnets
Your kids will have a great time drawing pumpkin faces onto these adorable pumpkin magnets! Easy to make and can be used year after year!
Fall Themed Printables
These fall themed printables have something for everyone! Include the “Fall Bucket List” activity in your language arts lesson, do the “Harvest Time Scissor Skills” with your kids for some hands-on learning of cutting different shapes, and more!
Easy Preschool Pumpkin craft
Looking for a unique pumpkin activity for preschool? Try this Marble Painting Easy Preschool Pumpkin Craft! Young learners can make their own pumpkins and paint them using marbles!
Tape Resist Painted Pumpkins
There are so many fun ideas out there and this is one of them! These tape resist painted pumpkins are the perfect fall or Halloween craft for kids to make. They are a great activity for toddlers as young as one year old all the way up to grade school-age children. They can be customized to fit the child’s interests or made to look like traditional Halloween jack-o-lanterns!
Cute Pumpkin Puppet Craft
What better way to celebrate the season than making your own pumpkin puppet craft? This fun and easy project is perfect for kids of all ages. And it’s a great way to learn about crafts and creativity.
Pumpkin Glyph Craft For Kids
This pumpkin glyph craft for preschoolers, kindergarteners, and more is the perfect Halloween or Thanksgiving craft for kids. It uses simple materials found around the home paired with a free pumpkin glyph template!
Pumpkin Craft For Preschoolers
I think this craft is absolutely adorable! It’s great for preschoolers because it’s not only fun, but it’s also helpful for little ones who need to work on valuable skills like fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, following directions, and more.
Unbelievably Easy Pumpkin Craft For kids
Here is a sweet little craft for kids, that uses beads and glue to create their own little bead pumpkins!
How To Make Fun Fabric Pumpkins
These fabric pumpkins are a fun way to use fabric that requires zero sewing! Simply twist and glue for a cute decor that is super easy to make!
Play Doh Pumpkin Faces
This is such an easy activity! All you need are 2 cans of play doh and a sheet of black paper and you are in business!
Torn Paper Pumpkin Craft
Out of all the crafts for the fall season, making a torn-paper pumpkin craft is super cool! It’s easy and great for little hands to practice using their fingers!
Printable Pumpkin Faces
Looking for a last-minute activity to do with kids for Halloween? These printable pumpkin faces would be great for a school Halloween party or just an afternoon activity for the little ones!
Easy Halloween Paper Plate Pumpkins
This easy Halloween paper plate pumpkin craft is great for kids and will help exercise those fine motor skills with a little bit of cutting out. Basic supplies are all you need to get started!
Remember to save this post so you know where to find all these great pumpkin activities for first grade! Happy Fall!
Blessings!
~Maryann
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